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A Eucharistic Community of Families:Promoting Collective Leadership: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Collective Leadershipin the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) by Marie Tycangco

As elected or appointed members of the Council, each one has made a commitment to put Christ above all and to lead not as individuals, but as one family in Christ. They share in one mission, which is to bring the parishioners closer to Christ through the various parish-wide programs and activities, wherein everyone is invited to serve and participate.

The PPCs through the years have slowly broken down the barriers that separate the old and the young, the new and the experienced, the men and women, the wealthy and the needy, and everything else that causes division. It is through the collective leadership and efforts of Fr. Reu, the PPC, all committee heads, ministry heads and members, as well as the entire parish community -- which allows Christ’s

presence to be felt amidst one another and ultimately makes every project a success. It is in this inclusive nature of the PPC that we are all welcomed to join them in their journey.

Admittedly, the journey to every successful project has not been a smooth ride, but it is in withstanding the twists and turns and occasional bumps along the way that has led the parish community to where it is today --- to a communion of communities fueled by collective leadership and sustained by volunteerism. At the end of the day, when all efforts are proven fruitful, the PPC members are all smiles as they witness the increase in parish involvement. Truly the Holy Spirit has been working in each one of them, guiding them every step of the way.

It’s been 17 months since the current PPC has been tirelessly serving our Parish with so much love and dedication. The extensive time spent, numerous talents shared and bountiful treasures imparted have

definitely contributed to the growth of our parish community.

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A Eucharistic Community of Families:Promoting Collective Leadership: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

FROM THE DESK OF THE PPC PRESIDENTEdmund Lim, KHS

Santuario de San Antonio Pastoral TeamFr. Baltazar A. Obico, OFM - GuardianFr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM - Vicar Provincial, Parish PriestFr. Mark Adame G. Bakari, OFM - BursarFr. Jesus E. Galindo, OFM - MemberFr. Efren C. Jimenez, OFM - Member

RDIP - PB Editorial Team & General InformationSuzette H. Gatmaitan – Head, RDIP-PBJavier Luis Gomez - Assistant EditorRamon M.Ong - Assistant EditorMarie Tycangco - Assistant EditorClarisse G. Gomez - Assistant EditorDennis Montecillo - Assistant EditorAissa Montecillo - Assistant EditorJeannie Bitanga – Website AdministratorAlexa Montinola - Assistant Website AdministratorEdward Lu – Art & DesignColorplus Production Group Corp. – Production

Santuario de San Antonio Parish Center Office Tel. nos. 8438830-31Email: ssap_info@yahoo.comWebsite: www.ssaparish.comWebsite email: webi@ssaparish.com

Parish Pastoral Council Edmund Lim, KHS – PresidentCristina Teehankee – Vice PresidentSuzette H. Gatmaitan – Secretary

Parish Bulletin

...the President is only a member who is first among equals (Primus inter pares) within the PPC. This means that every member of our PPC must be respected and given the opportunity to lead and develop their area of expertise.

May 14, 2017

During the past few years where I led some of SSAP’s ministries, I have realized that diversity and distinctiveness form the bedrock of our Parish. Those who are used to the patriarchal and presidential-style of leadership may find diversity as a cause for weakness. I, on the other hand, personally find it otherwise.

So what is collective leadership? For me, collective leadership means each individual taking responsibility for the success and failure of the organization as a whole – not just for their own jobs or for their own individual ministries. It requires organizations to distribute leadership power to wherever expertise, capacity and motivation sit within organizations.

Starting out as PPC President, I had only one goal in mind - to maintain peace and unity while assisting our Parish Priest and Pastoral Team. “Walang Lamangan, Walang Iwanan!”

I often asked myself how to achieve this goal.

For inspiration, I looked to the Westminster style of government with cabinet responsibility as an inspiration. Cabinet responsibility has taught me that being head of the whole PPC, the President is only a member who is first among equals (Primus inter pares) within the PPC. This means that every member of our PPC must be respected and given the opportunity to lead and develop their area of expertise and responsibility.

Considering the diversity of our members, I soon realized that no one member in our parish should be given full powers to dictate on EVERY policy since no one person has FULL expertise in each and every area of our parish. Our parish consists of different branches from the same tree and roots. Each branch needs a different set of skills to address their specific concerns. In acknowledging that “no

one single person can do everything,” we, as a community, embrace the need to be respectful to the different leaders in our parish and allow them to work in their own ministries within an atmosphere of trust.

I am grateful that with the blessing from God, He sent our Parish truly skilled and inspirational leaders with different sets of talents. These highly skilled and devoted individuals came to us and led in Francisfest and Fiesta, RDIP, Outreach, Worship, Finance, Admin, Youth and much more. Many of them have been working in our Parish for decades. For this, I will be truly forever grateful.

The PPC, as a collective, continues to endeavor for the improvement of our church within all our spheres in peace and unity, respect and trust.

May St Anthony always be with us.

Faithfully yours always.

Mimi Morelos has been with the SSAP Accounting Department for almost 18 years and has worked with 10 Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC) over the years.

How have you witnessed collective leadership in the PPC?

Collective leadership is very evident in the PPC. It’s a group effort wherein we see each member working very hard. They think objectively, lay down everything and plan carefully before acting.

They know how to listen. They get each other’s opinions, as well as the opinions of other people concerned, before they make decisions. They have genuine concern for the welfare of others, devoting their time and setting aside their personal interests for the betterment of the parish community.

In the past years, the PPC has gone beyond their comfort zone by breaking the barrier between the older members and the younger ones. The PPC has evolved as it welcomed new members into the parish council and in the various ministries. A younger group has been formed, allowing the influx of new ideas and a more dynamic community. The expertise of the past are being handed over to the next generation allowing the younger ones to learn from past experiences, while the modern ideas of the younger generation make the older people feel up-to-date once again. With their combined efforts, the parish has created a stronger community, driven by collective leadership.

What challenges have you encountered and how do you resolve them?

The PPC and the Finance Council have always worked well together. There

is a lot of respect between the two groups. There is open communication allowing each party to explain their positions, which enables them to come up with a resolution that will be mutually acceptable to both parties and ultimately beneficial to all who generously support the parish. As they say, “More money, more responsibility.”

The challenge is to be understood rather than misunderstood, to make people accept restrictions yet maximize their initiative and resourcefulness within those limitations. It is the balance between strictness and freedom that allows them to work harmoniously and achieve success.

WORKING WITH THE PPCAn Interview with Mimi Morelos by Marie Tycangco

Collective Leadership(Reflections of a PPC President)

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Parish Bulletin May 14, 2017

We are pleased to report that all ministries and organizations have been functioning at levels beyond expectations. Collectively, the forty-four units encompassing the PPC have been continuously united through the leadership of our PPC President. Don’t you think it’s time to join a ministry or organization of your choice? Pass by the parish office, have a chat with Fr. Reu, see your options and choose your perfect match! This is a fulfilling decision that you will always cherish, guaranteed!

It started with a vision to make SSAP a place where parishioners can pray and practice the ways of their faith in peace and tranquility while growing in maturity of love for God and neighbor. Armed with the determination to break the walls of entitlements, selfishness and personal ambitions; the courage to fortify the hearts of the weary; and the resilience to cope with resistance, intrigues and negativity, we began our journey to carry out our mission as the Parish Pastoral Council.

In the spirit of collective leadership, the PPC under the direction of Fr. Reu Galoy, OFM initiated a massive

re-organization by transposing, consolidating and creating ministries and super ministries to produce the new Ministerial & Stewardship Structure of SSAP. We then went down to the heads of ministries and organizations, getting them all on board with the game plan – to create “A Eucharistic Community of Families” -- where parishioners are more engaging in parish activities and events. By pushing some ministries to take on the challenge and pulling some ministries to get back into the fold, we now have most, if not all, ministries and organizations, though serving different functions, headed in one direction - the attainment of our vision. Finally, to enrich the faith and deepen the attachment of the parishioners to the Parish, the Parish Bulletin was overhauled and reformatted to feature monthly themes, invitations to parish events and sharing of heartwarming stories from parishioners.

As we end our term in October, we leave behind a legacy that will keep the spirit of collegiality alive in the PPC, the SSAP Manual of Operating Procedures. It is our hope that through the compilation of the operating manuals of the different councils,

ministries and organizations in the PPC, the parish will function more efficiently and effectively and more parishioners will be inspired to join a ministry or organization to take on the challenge to be an agent of social transformation and show what love looks like as defined by St. Augustine:

“What does love look like?

It has hands to help others.

It has feet to hasten to the poor and needy.

It has eyes to see misery and want.

It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows

of men.That is what love

looks like.”

The best part in being volunteers in Church is that everyone works with a mission to serve as stewards and servants in the same value system and love for God and the Parish. The Council meets regularly with the Administrative Council to discuss budget requirements, employee concerns and performance, and facilities management. The desired and decided outcome is always for the good of the Parish through fairness, justice and kindness.

The Administrative Council works well as a team. Collaborative Leadership is practiced. No one assumes power over the other. Each one is given the chance to comment on an issue or bid. Assessing quotes and estimates is a standard procedure. Much respect is given to the options and recommendations given by the PPC. When there are differences of opinion, one is always ready to understand the other opinions before reaching a mutually agreeable course of action.

Providing services for parishioners, taking care of Parish facilities and assets are the focus. Manuals and Policies are reviewed to make sure that practice is still relevant and correct.

Continuous improvement evolves in Admin Council. We believe that better decisions are made when information is complete and communicated well. The synergy of people, ideas, processes, and opinions, allow us to work towards one goal. Employees continue to undergo values formation and trainings to improve their passion to serve.

There are a lot of challenges in putting order and discipline, most especially when decisions affect employees, parishioners, the PPC, pastoral team, ministries and the different mandated organizations.

The PPC, council members and employees work as a team for the glory of God. Given the diversified, vast and varied personalities, activities, functions, circumstances, services in the Parish, the Admin Council works best gathering information, reviewing and understanding the situation, listening with the eyes and ears of the heart, for the best interest of the Church.

With collective leadership and collegiality between the Admin and the PPC, the two are bound to work harmoniously.

A Eucharistic Community of Families:Promoting Collective Leadership: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

A Eucharistic Community of Families:Promoting Collective Leadership: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Collaborative Leadership of the Administrative Council with the Parish Pastoral Council

by Tricia C. Monsod and Tina L. Teehankee

Collective Leadership in the PPCby Suzette Gatmaitan, PPC Secretary

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